Monarch Utilities writing contest
Monarch Utilities, a subsidiary of SouthWest Water Company that provides water services in Hays County, will hold its second annual writing contest for all Chapa Middle School students in the Hays CISD.
To participate, students must submit a 400-to-600-word essay discussing the importance of water in their life, the community, the state or the world today. Essays will be anonymously scored by a panel of English/Language Arts teachers. For more information on the contest, including rules and writing prompts, visit: www.swwcwritingcontest.com.
One winner from each grade level will receive a $100 Visa gift card. One grand-prize winner will receive a $500 Visa gift card. The winning essay will be published in the Hays Free Press.
Send writing submissions to [email protected] by Wednesday, April 26, at 5 p.m. Winners will be announced the week of May 8.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. This service will be available April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tax deadline is April 18.
Fly your Texas flag
On Friday, April 21 at your home or business all Texans are invited to fly their Texas flag to honor General Sam Houston and his Texas Army who defeated and captured Santa Anna ending the war for independence from Mexico in 1836 and ushering in the decade as an independent Republic.
Car Seat Inspection Station
Dell Children’s Hospital will host a Car Seat Inspection Station on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kyle Fire Department, located at 210 W. Moore St. At the car seat inspection appointment a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician will help you: inspect your car seat to ensure that it is not recalled, expired, or unsafe to use; determine if your car seat is the correct fit for your child’s height and weight; help you learn how to install your car seat and ensure it is compatible with your vehicle; help you learn how to properly harness your child in the car seat; and answer any questions or concerns you have about your child’s safety while riding. For more information or to schedule a car seat inspection, visit www.dellchildrens.net/safety or call 512-324-TOTS (8687).
